spotted silver dollar scientific name?
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Do you haxe a pic?
It is probably just a pattern varient of the siver dollar as they sometimes are spotted or even barred, the varient cost around twice what the plain silver ones do. It could also be a hard bellied silver dollar the (Mylossoma durinentre) but those are uncommon, if it has a row of larger, sharp scales running down a ventral ridge it is one of those. If it has a rather dull grayish sheen it could be a (Mylossoma paraguanensis) again not to common. The silver dollar was listed as (Mylossoma aureum) but is now listed as (Mytynnus argentus), It can reach 10" long under good conditions and lives several years, they are shoaling fish and are less skittish in groups of 3 or more, they need a high porportion of veggie mattter in their diet to grow well and show to their best appearance. Spirolina, boiled spinach, and such should be offered. They are fairly peaceful midwater fish that offer a nice contrast in shape to fish like hujetas and aros. here are a couple pics I found of spotted ones.
It is probably just a pattern varient of the siver dollar as they sometimes are spotted or even barred, the varient cost around twice what the plain silver ones do. It could also be a hard bellied silver dollar the (Mylossoma durinentre) but those are uncommon, if it has a row of larger, sharp scales running down a ventral ridge it is one of those. If it has a rather dull grayish sheen it could be a (Mylossoma paraguanensis) again not to common. The silver dollar was listed as (Mylossoma aureum) but is now listed as (Mytynnus argentus), It can reach 10" long under good conditions and lives several years, they are shoaling fish and are less skittish in groups of 3 or more, they need a high porportion of veggie mattter in their diet to grow well and show to their best appearance. Spirolina, boiled spinach, and such should be offered. They are fairly peaceful midwater fish that offer a nice contrast in shape to fish like hujetas and aros. here are a couple pics I found of spotted ones.
Could it be a Scat? I'm thinking of getting a couple of these soon to go with my Bala Shark:
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/scat_argus.htm
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/scat_argus.htm
from this site http://www.aquariacentral.com/fishinfo/fresh/dollar.shtml
Worth More Than The Name
Community aquariums just aren't the same without Silver Dollars
by Mike McEwan
Silver Dollars are small fish that are round in shape and silver in color, hence the common name of "Silver Dollar." Smaller cousins to the huge Pacus of the Amazon, Silver Dollars are herbivorous plant eaters that make great additions to the community aquarium.
In some habitats the Silver Dollar may have a dark spot on its side. In fact, there are several species from the genus Metynnis, as well as the genus Mylossoma that are sold as Silver Dollars. Some species are more elongated, some spotted and some are striped. Generally the Metynnis species sport a large adipose fin while the Mylossoma display a small adipose fin. Metynnis argenteus, shown in the picture here, is the most commonly seen Silver Dollar.
Any spots or dark markings on the fish's body are likely to fade with age. The anal fin of a healthy Silver Dollar is edged in an orange or red color.
Worth More Than The Name
Community aquariums just aren't the same without Silver Dollars
by Mike McEwan
Silver Dollars are small fish that are round in shape and silver in color, hence the common name of "Silver Dollar." Smaller cousins to the huge Pacus of the Amazon, Silver Dollars are herbivorous plant eaters that make great additions to the community aquarium.
In some habitats the Silver Dollar may have a dark spot on its side. In fact, there are several species from the genus Metynnis, as well as the genus Mylossoma that are sold as Silver Dollars. Some species are more elongated, some spotted and some are striped. Generally the Metynnis species sport a large adipose fin while the Mylossoma display a small adipose fin. Metynnis argenteus, shown in the picture here, is the most commonly seen Silver Dollar.
Any spots or dark markings on the fish's body are likely to fade with age. The anal fin of a healthy Silver Dollar is edged in an orange or red color.
They do tend to fade but the paraguaensis has a single ocellated spot that it retains and some strains of argenteus do keep them all their life. I like the info that centaur passed on but was laughing at Mike McEwans description of them as small, I think that 8-1-"s is fairly good sized compared to most aquarium fish. I also like the somewhat redundant "herbivorous plant eaters" part, sort of like calling a leopard a meat eating carnivore. Do you think he got paid by the word?
thanks for the info guys.. i'll post some pics when i get mine, i hope the spots stay til adulthood though 
paksiw is a fish dish served here in the phils
.. they are usually cooked with a fish that resembles silver dollars hence the comments 
guppy said:
paksiw is a fish dish served here in the phils
.. they are usually cooked with a fish that resembles silver dollars hence the comments